A MAN was today (Wednesday, August 21) being questioned by police after a seven-year-old girl was paid to get into a car.

Katie Sue Jones, from Ellesmere Port, ran away when a man pulled up in his car and offered her #1 to play with him.

Detectives last night arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with the incident and were interviewing him.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: "A 37-year-old local man has been arrested.

"It's part of our on-going investigation and we will know more later when we have spoken to the man."

The incident happened at 7.30pm last Thursday when a man driving what is believed to be an H-registered silver and grey Fiat Panda pulled up where Katie was playing with friends in Acre Road, Little Sutton.

Neighbour Shane Bedford gave chase to the car on his bike but was unable to catch it.

Mr Bedford, 34, said today many people had been left shocked by the incident.

He said: "There's not been many kids playing out in the street since last week which is unusual because there's always loads around.

"Parents have been left very nervous and seem to be keeping their children inside."

Police are encouraging parents to teach their children to do just as Katie did.

They have also reiterated their appeal for information. Ring Ellesmere Port police on 01244 350000.